National Republican., 1887-12-08
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.
Addresses From, Mon Prominent In Re-
ligious Work.

Addresses From Men Prominent In Re
ligious Work.
The delegates to the Evangelical Alliance,
who have been arriving on every incoming
train during the past few DAYS, 6lled the
Congregational Church to sufrocatlon yes
terday morning, at 0 q. M, when the gem
eral Christian conference, under the au-
spices Of the Evangelical Association for
the United States, began their labors. The
alliance has laid out agreat deal OF work for
consideration, and will be in session until
Friday evening. Several Of the most prom
inent divines IN the United States have pre-
pared papers, which will be read and dis
cuseed during the session. The alliance,
as body, presents a very fine appearance,
the majority OF the delegates being past the
meridian OF life. President William E.
Dodge presided, and invited to seats on
the platform Hon. John Ray, ex.Judge
Strong, Bishop Harris, Of Michigan; Bishop
Hunt, Of Buffalo, and other prominent
gentlemen, together with Rev. DIR. Josiah
Strong, OF New York, the secretary.
President Dodge called the assemblage to
order and delivered an address OF welcome,
after which Hon. John y y. n New YORK., a
former president Of tho uo ,ocatlou, was
introduced, and, In his address, referred to
the great progress made by the nation
toward the dangers which threatened II,
which II was the duty Of all Christians to
endeavor to avert.
Bishop Andrews next delivered an address
Of welcome on behalf Of the Washington
branch Of the alliance, In which he vigor.
ously attacked the saloon question.
Rev. DIR. Daniel Dorchester, ID. D., OF
Boston, then read the first paper on the pro-
eramme, entitled "The City as o PERIL" In
which he graphically described the dangers
TO the nation resulting from the large influx
Of uneducated foreigners to the cities with
beir false ideas Of American Institutions,
and the ipsufllclency OF Christlan workers
to cope with the many allurements OF sin
and to lead the young into the paths OF
vice.
The next was an address by Rev. Simeon
j. Mcpherson. OF Chicago, "rhe Pcrils Of
City," the subject bsing handled In Wig
orous manner and the speaker interrupted
with frequent bursts Of applause.
The Rev. DR.. Loomis. OF Brooklyn, fol-
| lowed DIR. Mcpherson 10 the same stralu,
| after which q recess was taken until 2 p. m
AFTER THE RECESS.
| Judge Strong presided at the afternoon
session, at which there was as large crowd
| as that which packed the ediiice during the
| forenoon. On being introduced to the au-
dience he said that he was In hearty sympa
thy with the aims of the alliance, as society
throughout the country was everywhere 10
q state Of ferment, as well as in a state of
formation. The efforts to promote homo
gently among the people needed the efforts
of the Christian world.
Prof. Hjalmer II. Boyesen, Of Columbian
College, then read paper on "lmmigra.
tion," which was delivered In mastery
manner, being frequently interrupted by
burst of applause.
Prof. s. i. Bald win, Of New Haven, also
spoke in favor OF restricting immigration,
but thought It should have been begun at
Sandy Hook instead Of the Golden Gate,
and made strong plea for John China
mans rights.
Rev. j. NJ. Foster, of Cincinnati spoke In
favor of the Chinaman and freedom 10 civil
and religious liberty.
President NJ. E. Gates, of Rutger College
followed In an address on "The misuse OF
wealth." in which he vigorously. attacked
those who made evil use OF 1t, who did moi
respond to the financial calls OF the church,
and closed by saying that the Almighty hef
every millionaire responsible for the gif
given Him, and was followed by Rev. Robt
q. Matlock, OF Philadelphia, on the SAINT
subject.
Bishop j. F. Hurst, Of Buffalo, delivered
very interesting address on "Estrange
ment from the church." One of the cause
stated was the liquor question; aud tn
want OF churches for the poor, the pc y
4
ing OF the churches were the others.
Rev. II. 7. Pierson then discussed tn
social questions underlying the religion
question; claiming that better homes wer
requisite for the poor, and more demo
cratic spirit must be manifested by the ric
J for the poor before the labor question
would be settled.
THE EVENING SERVICE
began at 1880, the crowd being 80 dense a
! / tha efH In
epace was occupied, the organ loft eve
being epcroached upon. Senator C1lqui
presided, and on being introduced delivers
witty address, ard said that he accepted
the Office because he thought all th,t wa
necessary IN a successful chairman was I
preserve dignided bearing and congratu
late the speakc!a, but had been In olm /,
that he had to Say few words Il
believed the day had CON
when all men should ali
themselves against Elm and iniQuity, Lay 10
aside all orthodoxy In the fight. He oe
lieved II was the duty Of all ministers 40
; laymen to go out into the alleys and hl
wsys and meet the enemy. Union I
, church and state was not to be thought Q
for n moment, but religion and polite
should go hand IN hand. At the conclt
: tion Of BIS address round of applause wa
rendered the senator.
Bishop A. Cleveland Coke, d. D.,
Buffalo, was introduced by Senator ca
quit, who said the bishop would talk o
the "saloon.n Loud laughter greeted hi
: mistake. Being corrected, he said: "Wel
ultramontanism is very near it," [R
newed laughter.1 The bishop then deli
cred the address on "Ultramontaiism."
Rev. j. NJ. King followed in an addres
showing the difference between Roma
: Catholicism and Jesuitism.
y Rev. X. s. Macarthur, D. D., New Yort
3 then attacked the saloon all along the lln'
the audience frequently rising to their fe'
applaudipg the speaker,
!, Rev. A. G.. Haygood, Of Georgia, d
In the south, showing the need OF the pul
Y lie school system, after which the meetir
y adjourned until this morning at o q. IN.